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AI is reshaping hiring and making traditional application materials less reliable for assessing candidates. While 87% ofsurveyed organizations use AI in hiring, 35% use it for background verification, highlighting its growing role inbackground screening. As…
A federal judge dismissed a proposed class-action lawsuit against New Jersey background-check company TABB Inc.after finding the plaintiff could not demonstrate a concrete injury from a 2024 data exposure. The database reportedlycontained sensitive information,…
The City of Syracuse is investigating its hiring practices after officials discovered a Department of Public Works employee accused of new child sex crimes had been employed despite being listed as a high-risk (Level 3) registered sex offender. City leaders said…
Scaut and Trinsic have partnered to bring reusable digital credentials and cryptographically verified digital identities to employment background screening. The integration allows employers to verify candidates using trusted digital credentials — such as mobile…
Virginia’s new Business Screening Services (BSS) program will significantly change how private background screening companies handle Virginia criminal and traffic history records. Starting July 1, 2026, screening businesses must register with the Virginia State…
A Honduran woman has been ordered to serve 26 months in federal prison after a judge found she used a stolen identity to secure a job in Pinellas County, Florida. Nidia Roxana Maradiaga-Flores was sentenced by U.S. District Judge Steven D. Merryday following her…
Traditional reference checks are no longer sufficient for employers trying to verify job candidates. While asking “when can we contact your references?” was once a standard step, it has become less reliable due to fabricated references, coached responses, and…
Data inventories are a foundational step for practical privacy compliance, enabling organizations to understand what personal data they collect, how it is used, where it is stored, and with whom it is shared. A well-maintained inventory supports legal obligations,…
Portable user-verified background checks shift control of screening data to individuals, enabling reusable, continuously updated records that improve accuracy and transparency. This approach reduces hiring delays, enhances candidate experience, and lowers compliance…
The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) have released joint guidance on employment background checks. The guidance includes separate resources for employers and job applicants, outlining rights and…